Indore–Pune Superfast Express
The 22943/22944 Indore - Pune Superfast Express is a superfast trains of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Pune Junction in Maharashtra. Recently its racks are being converted to LHB to give more comfort to passengers.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| First service | January 1, 1999 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction (INDB) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Pune Junction (PUNE) |
| Distance travelled | 962 km (598 mi) |
| Average journey time | 17 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | 5 Days a Week |
| Train number(s) | 22944/22943 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | Average Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph) Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph) |
It is the first rail connection between Indore and Pune other being Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).[1][2][3][4]
Coach Composition
The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Laggage Rake
Service
The 22943/Pune - Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 00 mins.[5]
The 22944/Indore - Pune Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 30 mins.[6]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22943 | PUNE | Pune Junction | 15:30 PM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat | Indore Junction | 08:30 AM | Sun,Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat |
| 22944 | INDB | Indore Junction | 14:35 PM | Sun,Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri | Pune Junction | 08:05 AM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat |
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 19311/19312 Indore - Pune Express (via Panvel).
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed based WAP 4E or WAP 5 or WAP 7 electric locomotive.
References
- Mhow-Manmad Rail project – Railway ministry, MP govt to ink MoU soon
- EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 15 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON PERMANENT BASIS AND IN 2 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
- Indore-Pune express breaks down, delays Delhi, Mumbai trains
- Waiting list goes above 1000 in Indore-Pune Express
- "22943/Pune - Indore Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22944/Indore - Pune Superfast Express". India Rail Info.